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Intramuscular fat %
27 January 2015
Focus area:
Food safety
Program stream:
Product & process integrity
Consumers desire juicy, flavoursome and tender meat products, but are also seeking lower fat, healthier food options. These consumer drivers are linked to intramuscular fat percentage (IMF%), or marbling.
Supporting documents
Fact Sheet
(PDF)
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